DS 7 is being difficult

amother

OP ↓

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 6:39 pm

Can I lock myself and my other kids in a room so he stops bothering us?

Or how can I help him to stop this behavior?

After Chanukah licht he got an present. He had dinner. Someone accidentally stepped on his finger so he beat up that person. Then he started fighting with his brother, then started banging downstairs and making noise- and we have neighbors downstairs.

I told him if he doesn’t stop this behavior one of his new toys will be taken away for the night. He doesn’t seem to care. He’s just getting in my face with annoying gestures and hitting his brother and being super incredibly annoying. And making a mess on purpose in the play room.

I’m currently locked in my room so I don’t yell and scream at him.

Please help me figure this out

amother

Fern ↓

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 6:51 pm

7 year old boys start having hormonal changes. And this personality behavior is part of it. It’s really difficult to deal with. But you’re not alone and it’s normal. Reminding him ways to handle himself. Read a book by himself. Jump around by himself. Taking a bath or shower. All good ways to relax.

amother

↑ Maple

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 6:56 pm

amother Fern wrote:

No it’s not. It’s very regular for 7year old boys

No it’s really not. And no reason to lose valuable time, it’s easy to ignore at this age and gets harder as they age. An evaluation will give you answers.

amother

↑ Fern

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 7:04 pm

amother Maple wrote:

No it’s really not. And no reason to lose valuable time, it’s easy to ignore at this age and gets harder as they age. An evaluation will give you answers.

7 year olds can me moody and annoying. Without being asd. Asd would show in many other areas outside the home. Like school. And would have other signs.

Idk sounds like my 7 year old who isn’t asd or adhd at all. He just has annoying moods where he purposefully bothers his siblings. Maybe it’s a power trip. Is rude. Yes we call him out on it and he gets reprimanded for it. Etc. I sometimes need him to walk away for a while or I suggest book. Bath. Walk.

amother

Cadetblue

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 7:21 pm

amother OP wrote:

What are you doing (or trying to do) while he's busy being noisy and disruptive? Is there a project you can have him help you with? Even if it's something as dull as doing dishes? Annoying kids are attention seeking kids. Often they just want to be with you, talk with you.... Worth a try.

amother

↑ OP

Thu, Dec 26 2024, 9:06 pm

amother Cadetblue wrote:

I think that’s what it was- but I was laying on the couch to rest bec I hadn’t been feeling well, and I was stressed out about something else so I couldn’t give him that.